Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Matrice 600 Pro
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type: Accident
Date: 2021-03-17
Applies:
Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours
Link to External Information About This submission: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021
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Description
The pilot flew the UA to avoid a bird. The UA struck a light fixture which caused the UA to tip, rotate and strike the ground. It came to rest on the ground within the safety zone.
Reported Cause
Pilot error.